How does osteoporosis affect our bones?

You may have osteoporosis, but do you really understand what it is doing to your bones? There has been no single cause identified for osteoporosis. There are a number of factors that can contribute to this condition. These factors commonly referred to asrisk factors seem to play a role in the development of the disease. read more

With osteoporosis, there is reduced bone density and structure in the spongy bone, as well as thinning of the cortical bone. When your bones have thinned to the point that osteoporosis is diagnosed, the physical structure — and soundness — of your bones has changed. read more

Osteoporosis causes permanent changes in the bone as these two images show. There are two types of bone. Cortical bone is the hard, outer layer of the bone and trabecular bone is the sponge-like internal structure of the bone. read more

Osteoporosis affects all bones in the body. However, breaks are most common in the hip, wrist, and spine, also called vertebrae. Vertebrae support your body, helping you to stand and sit up. Osteoporosis in the vertebrae can cause serious problems for women. read more